The AOR DA1500 is a premium, professional-grade wideband discone receiver base antenna engineered to deliver exceptional omnidirectional signal capture across a continuous frequency range from 70 MHz to 1500 MHz (1.5 GHz). Featuring a highly efficient 13-element discone layout, this compact scanner antenna is designed to provide maximum signal pulling power while maintaining a lightweight and structurally minimal profile. It is the perfect, high-performance solution for monitoring VHF, UHF, and SHF bands from space-restricted locations such as home balconies, small rooftops, or temporary field setups.
Standing at a sleek physical height of just 92 cm and spanning a diameter of 53 cm, the DA1500 is built to withstand outdoor environments with minimal wind loading. The design employs 12 carefully balanced radials (6 upper and 6 lower) along with a top vertical element to ensure uniform, 360-degree coverage without directional blind spots. This antenna is strictly designed for signal reception and is not intended for transmitting applications, making it an outstanding upgrade for dedicated radio scanners, SDR (Software Defined Radio) setups, and wideband receivers.
Installing the DA1500 is straightforward and highly adaptable. It comes complete with two heavy-duty V-bracket mast fixings, allowing secure mounting to any antenna pole or mast with a diameter ranging from 25 mm to 50 mm (mast not included). To get your station up and running immediately, the package includes a pre-terminated 15-meter low-loss RG-58A/U coaxial cable fitted with a BNC-Male (BNCP) connector on the receiver end. For ultimate out-of-the-box compatibility with a diverse array of desktop and portable receivers, a premium BNCJ-NP (BNC-Female to N-Male) adapter is also included.
Key Features
- Continuous wideband reception coverage from 70 MHz up to 1500 MHz (1.5 GHz).
- Advanced 13-element discone design (12 radials plus top whip) for omnidirectional coverage.
- Compact and lightweight construction, ideal for balconies and restricted spaces.
- Strictly optimized for high-performance scanning and receiving applications (non-transmitting).
- Supplied with a generous 15-meter RG-58A/U coaxial cable pre-terminated with a BNC-Male connector.
- Includes a BNCJ-NP adapter and rugged V-bracket mast mounting hardware.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | AOR |
| Model Designation | DA1500 |
| Antenna Type | Compact Wideband Discone Receiver Antenna |
| Reception Frequency Range | 70 – 1500 MHz (Continuous RX) |
| Transmission Capability | No (Receive Only / Not for Transmitting) |
| Total Elements / Radials | 13 Elements Total (6 + 6 Radials + 1 Top Whip) |
| Included Coaxial Cable | 15 meters of RG-58A/U (PL-Male to BNC-Male connectors) |
| RF Interfaces & Adapters | BNC-Male (on cable) + Included BNCJ-NP (BNC-Female to N-Male) Adapter |
| Compatible Mast Diameters | 25 mm to 50 mm (utilizing supplied V-brackets) |
| Physical Height | 92 cm |
| Physical Diameter | 53 cm |
| Net Weight | 1 kg (approx.) |
Package Content
- 1x AOR DA1500 Discone Receiver Antenna
- 1x 15m RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable Assembly (PL-Male to BNC-Male)
- 1x BNCJ-NP (BNC-Female to N-Male) RF Adapter
- 2x Heavy-Duty V-Bracket Mast Fixings
